1930 Oil Painting
to
916
1,080
915
1,139
636
377
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
37
4,171
20
1
1
11
3,585
2
1
4
2
2
8
1,225
728
549
187
103
87
40
10
7
5
3
1
2,311
1,764
54
1,320
691
472
412
313
265
256
215
167
166
123
119
115
112
107
93
84
81
74
72
4,179
4,166
2,006
1,971
500
59
27
25
24
23
2,083
163
2,488
1,722
Sort By
Lower Manhattan Cityscape American Artist WPA Era NY School c. 1930 Henry Ensol
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original modern 1930's oil painting by WPA era American artist Henry Ensol. This work comes in
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflections of Crete oil painting by Beatrice Wose Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
'
About this artist: Beatrice Wose-Smith was born in Syracuse in 1908. She studied painting at Syracuse
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
20th century figurative landscape oil painting pastoral scene farm field cow
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the painting contains another original composition, with horses grazing before a red barn. The
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1930
s California Mountain Trail Landscape
By Sidney L. Brock
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 1930's landscape titled "Trail into California Mountains" by Oklahoman artist Sidney
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Portrait of Molly in Red Beret - British thirties Art Deco portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This striking Art Deco portrait oil painting is by female artist Jolan Polatschek Williams
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Salburg 1934 Signed French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
By Berthe Dumas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lovely 1930's oil painting depicting this view of the Austrian city of Salzburg. Superb depiction
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$737 Sale Price
20% Off
The Amazon, Dadaist Mixed Media and Oil Painting by Benjamin Benno 1938
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Amazon
Benjamin Benno, American (1901–1980)
Date: 1938
Oil and montage on canvas, signed and
Category
1930s Dada Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1930
s French Oil Portrait Of A Long Grey Haired Man With Black Beard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Male Portrait
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$568 Sale Price
30% Off
Impressionist Oil Painting Dominican Landscape Scene Hildegarde Hamilton
By Hildegarde Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
painting entitled 4 Gramercy Park, Mayor Harper’s House, Manhattan. C. 1930. The oil painting captures the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Oil Bright Still Life Yellow Daisies Purple Irises in a Glass Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow Daisy Still Life
Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape With Ducks by Swedish Artist William Gislander, Oil Painting on Canvas
By William Gislander
Located in Stockholm, SE
William Gislander (1890-1937) Swedish
Title: Landscape With Ducks
oil on canvas
signed and dated
Category
1930s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman - British 30
s art Slade School artist oil painting
By Reginald Grenville Eves
Located in Hagley, England
This superb stately male portrait oil painting is by noted British Slade School artist Reginald
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alfred Bennett Bamford (fl.1880-1930) Early 20th Century Oil, Boat by the Bridge
Located in Corsham, GB
Indistinctly signed to the lower left. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Lady with Pendant - British Art Deco 30
s portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This gorgeous Art Deco portrait oil painting is by British female artist Elsie March. Elsie was one
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,009 Sale Price
20% Off
New England Town Scene Oil Painting by listed artist Emile Gruppe (1896-1978)
Located in Baltimore, MD
of the region.
This oil on board, dating to ca. 1930’s depicts a town scene likely north of Boston
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Terry Shelbourne (1930-2020) - 1994 Oil, Still Life with Jug
Fruit
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated. On board.
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cowboys, Western illustration oil sketch
By Gayle Porter Hoskins
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Magazine Story Illustration
Category
1930s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
In The Pub - Interior Figurative Painting oil canvas Red Orange Blue Grey White
Located in Sofia, BG
""In The Pub"" is an oil painting on canvas.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
Edition
Category
1930s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sleep
Huge French Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dujarric, b.1930-2005
Dated '1962' verso
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Canvas size: 43.5 x 18 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Water on the Rocks - 1930
s Abstracted Landscape
By Leslie Bruner Wulff
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous painterly landscape oil painting of waves crashing against the rocky shore near a cave by
Category
1930s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Latvian fields Oil on canvas, 68x88 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Jēkabs Apinis (1899 in Sloka, Latvia - 1945 in Hamburg, Germany), painter.
Jēkabs Apinis was born into a teacher's family. He came to Pleskov as a refugee during the First World War...
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,979 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Scottish Oil Painting Stags in Mountainous Autumn Landscape Signed Framed
By Prudence Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, signed.
oil painting on canvas, framed
inscribed verso
framed: 25 x 35 inches
canvas: 20 x 30 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frederic Stanley Beech-Nut Gum Painting
By Frederic Stanley
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The painting is a piece of history as I am not sure Beech-Nut gum exists anymore. It is an oil on
Category
1930s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice from the Deck of the S.S. Orfod, 1931 - Cityscape Oil Painting with Boats
By Alexander Jamieson
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Venice from the Deck of the S.S. Orfod, 1931
oil on canvas
64 x 77 cm
25 1/4 x 30 1/4 in
signed and
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Study for the opera - The Forces of the Curve - Cars in Motion cm. 71 x 36 1930
Located in Torino, IT
interesting
paintings of the decade, created in 1930, which aims to show the contrasting forces of
a car
Category
1930s Futurist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Tempera, Cardboard, Carbon Pencil
$42,635 Sale Price
20% Off
American Abstract Expressionist California Oil Canvas Painting Still Life 1937
By Hans Gustav Burkhardt
Located in Portland, OR
A good abstract expressionist oil on canvas still life, by the Swiss-American artist Hans Gustav
Category
1930s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Modernist Flower Still Life Interior View Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist interior flower still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Town Park - Mid Century 1930
s Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
The Town Park - Mid Century 1930's Landscape
Charming mid-century oil painting of a small town
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard, Canvas
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
A Rock and a Hard Place, Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Benjamin Benno
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small-scale oil painting by Benjamin Benno, executed in 1934. A large boulder perches
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Highland Cattle Grazing Scotland Loch Rannoch Landscape signed oil painting
By Prudence Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Highland Cattle, Rannoch, Scotland
signed by Prudence Turner, British b. 1930, signed.
oil
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American 20th Century Oil Painting Still Life of Fruits
Tea Set from 1934
By Robert Freiman
Located in New York, NY
, painting and studying became apparent, and as an adult, he continued his studies in New York at the
Category
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Antique Cubist Impressionist Flower Still Life Signed Oil Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Loch Lomond Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Listed British Artist
By Prudence Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Loch (Loch Lomond)
signed by Prudence Turner, British b. 1930, signed.
oil painting
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Signed Oil Still Life Fish Supper
Bottle of Wine Table Top
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Kitchen Supper
French School, circa 1930's period
signed oil on canvas, framed in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Signed WPA Black Artist Studio Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American signed modernist artist studio oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Bouquet, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas laid on board by Lucien Neuquelman
By Lucien Neuquelman
Located in Long Island City, NY
, Description: A Pointillist oil painting on board by French artist Lucien Neuquelman. This simple still life
Category
1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunrise on the Horizon, Idyllic 1930
s Landscape
By Eloisa Rodriguez Schwab
Located in Soquel, CA
Brilliant 1930's landscape of the sunrise over the horizon illuminating a verdant scene around a
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Modernist Cubist Still Life Marble Bust Sculpture Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist still life signed oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Unframed
Category
1930s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge 1970s Parisian Nude Portrait Modernist Original Oil Painting Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dujarric, b.1930-2005
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Signed, dated 1979 and titled by the artist verso
Category
1970s Abstract Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Impressionist Still Life Vegetable Oil Painting Eggplant Celery 1934
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern impressionist still life with vegetables signed Michelle.
Charming composition depicting eggplant, celery, peppers, tomatoes and more.
Original period frame.
Category
1930s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Framed Impressionist Venice Sunset Cityscape Gondola Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist sunset landscape oil painting by Louis Saphier (1875/77 - 1954
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mathias J. Noheimer Oil on Canvas Painting of a Still Life, ca. 1935
Located in New York, NY
Mathias J. Noheimer (American 1909-1982)
Still Life, ca. 1935
Oil on canvas
Signed Noheimer, center
Category
1930s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, Montmartre : Sacre Coeur Church and Small House - Oil Painting - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
oil painting on panel
Signed bottom right
On panel 55 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 in)
Very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady In Blue Art Deco Female Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4066 Art Deco Lady in blue pastel painting
Set in a white frame
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
$350 Sale Price
38% Off
2-sided Antique Impressionist Oil on Board by Richard H Bassett
Located in Exton, PA
Exquisite and brilliantly colored oil painting on board by Richard Horace Bassett (1900-1995). This
Category
1930s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$512 Sale Price
63% Off
Charles Schlein New York Subject Oil on Board
Located in Phoenix, AZ
New York subject oil on canvas-board by New York WPA artist Charles Schlein (1899-1988). The image
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Paris, Montmartre : Moulin de la Galette (The Mill) - Oil Painting - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
oil painting on panel
Signed bottom middle
On panel 61 x 46 cm (c. 24 x 18 in)
Presented in a golden
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer morning in the village , Oil on canvas, 45x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Jēkabs Apinis (1899 in Sloka, Latvia - 1945 in Hamburg, Germany), painter.
Jēkabs Apinis was born into a teacher's family. He came to Pleskov as a refugee during the First World War...
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,979 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s French Impressionist Stone Houses In Purple Green Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist
oil on artist paper, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$645 Sale Price
30% Off
1930
s French Impressionist Mountains Surrounding The Blue Sea Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist
oil on artist paper, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Lake District Cumbria Landscape Fine English Oil Painting Open Panoramic View
By Arthur Terry Blamires
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: private collection, England
Very fine oil painting by Arthur Terry Blamires (b.1930) depicting this
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Scottish Highlands with Stags by Loch, signed Original British Oil Painting
By Prudence Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Loch
by Prudence Turner, British b. 1930, signed.
oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Voiliers a Concarenau - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil - Sydney Lough Thompson
By Sydney Lough Thompson
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on panel seascape circa 1930 by New Zealand post impressionist painter Sydney Lough
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1930
s French Impressionist Still Life Painting Daffodils and Pink Roses In Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
exhibition label verso
signed oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 12 high by 9 inches wide
condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude "odalisque Aux Pantins" Belgian Modern School By Georges Brasseur 1930
Located in Gavere, BE
painting
Medium: oil on canvas
Signature: signed lower right
Provenance: Brussels private collection
Canvas
Category
1930s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique American Modernist Street Scene Fauvist Color Palette Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist street scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Very
Category
1930s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Oil on Canvas, ROBERT B. WILSON, "Anemones"
Located in Mere, GB
oil on canvas,
14 x 10 inches.
Frame size 21 x 17 inches.
Signed, inscribed and dated 1930 verso
Category
1930s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1930 Oil Painting", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
1930 Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1930 oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 305 Modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 1930 oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right 1930 oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. Creating a 1930 oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Robert McIntosh, Leslie Thrasher, Robert William Wood and Marguerite Blasingame are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small 1930 oil painting measuring 0.4 high and 0.1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 86.5 across to better suit those in the market for a large 1930 oil painting.
How Much is a 1930 Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a 1930 oil painting in our inventory may begin at $175 and can go as high as $868,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About 1930 Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
Read More
Impressionist Rebel Camille Pissarro Made the Everyday Feel Radical
In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.